Strasenburgh Planetarium

Shows & Events

Journey across the universe via spectacular shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium!

Online ticket sales for public shows are encouraged and end 5 minutes before showtime. Same-day and advance sale tickets are available at the Planetarium box office and Museum reception desk.

Some of our shows contains a sequence of flashing lights that may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other sensitivities.

Seats are first come, first served. We highly suggest coming early.

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Featured Presentations, Events, & Classes

  • Eclipse 2024!

    Take a seat under the Star Theater dome and fly into space to see the moon’s shadow sweep over the Earth.

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    • FeaturedOne week only!

  • Laser Taylor Swift

    Sing along to the songs you know All Too Well with hits from across the T-Swift discography under the dazzling lasers of the Planetarium dome.

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    • Laser Shows

  • Black Holes Revealed

    Take a journey with us to explore and learn more about black holes!

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    • Featured

  • Planet Spectacular

    Visit all the planets in our solar system (and Pluto) and the most interesting and beautiful moons, all in one colorful show.

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    • Weekly

    • Featured

  • Partial Eclipse Viewing

    Want to enjoy the partial eclipse with insights from astronomy experts? Join RMSC staff members and knowledgeable volunteers from the Astronomy Section, Rochester Academy of Science for free, eye-safe viewing of the eclipse.

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    • October 14, 2023 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

    • Family Friendly

  • HOST YOUR OWN PRIVATE PLANETARIUM SHOW!

    Join us on a whirlwind, time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs!

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    • Ongoing

    • Featured

  • Free Telescope Events fall 2023

    Join us on select Saturdays to enjoy free telescope viewings.

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    • Various Saturdays

    • Featured


Star shows

  • Stars with Carl

    A monthly show devoted to the 1968 Carl Zeiss Mark VI star projector, with a live presenter conducting a tour of the original Planetarium sky.

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    • Monthly

    • Star Shows

  • The Sky Tonight

    Enjoy a concise tour of the stars, constellations, and planets in the current sky.

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    • Weekly

    • Star Shows


Laser Shows

  • Pink Floyd Laser

    A laser show staple, experience the Pink Floyd show produced right here in Rochester at the Strasenburgh Planetarium!

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • The Beatles in Laser Light

    Twist and Shout along to this classic laser show. This show was produced in-house at the Strasenburgh Planetarium.

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Led Zeppelin Laser

    Rock out to hits from the albums Houses of the Holy, Coda, Led Zeppelin III & IV, Mothership, and more!

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • 90s Laser

    From rock, to grunge, to Lilith Fair, there’s a little something for all 90’s lovers. This show was produced in-house at the Strasenburgh Planetarium.

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • 70s Laser

    Get your groove on under the laser lights of the Planetarium dome to some of the 70’s greatest hits!

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Dave Matthews Laser

    Experience hit songs from the albums Crash, Under the Table and Dreaming, Before These Crowded Streets, Everyday, and more!

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Radiohead Laser

    Hear all the hits of our Radiohead playlist accompanied by dazzling effects, from the comfort of a Planetarium recliner.

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows